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The stimulant that migrated from Yemen to the heart of Tel Aviv's nightlife scene

Juice made from Khat, a plant-based drug brought to Israel by immigrants from Yemen, has become fashionable among Israel's hip crowd.

By Dafna Arad | 05:27 23.05.12 |

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People often walk into the Tel Aviv restaurant Michal Levit manages and ask her why the juice is so expensive.

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